Senior Civil/Traffic Engineer

About the role

Join the City of Modesto as a Senior Civil/Traffic Engineer and help shape the infrastructure that keeps our community moving! This is your chance to lead exciting projects, collaborate with talented professionals, and bring innovative ideas to life. Make a lasting impact - apply today and be part of Modesto's future!

Responsibilities

• Recommend and assist in the implementation of goals and objectives;
• Establish schedules and methods for the performance of technical and professional engineering duties;
• Implement policies and procedures;
• Plan, prioritize, assign, supervise, and review the work of staff involved in technical and professional engineering duties related to the design, construction, and maintenance and operation of a variety of public facilities and development projects, including water and wastewater utility, street, storm drain, storm water management and traffic systems.
• Evaluate operations and activities of assigned responsibilities; recommend improvements and modifications; prepare various reports on operations and activities;
• Participate in budget preparation and administration; prepare cost estimates for budget recommendations; submit justifications for equipment, materials, and supplies; monitor and control expenditures;
• Participate in the selection of staff; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline procedures;
• Manage and/or participate in the preparation of complex engineering studies and reports related to public works, utilities, streets, highways, signal timing and capital improvement projects according to assignment; oversee coordination of activities with other City departments, divisions, outside agencies, citizens, consultants, and developers.
• Manage the most complex and difficult engineering projects; develop and monitor project schedules and budget; ensure project funding;
• Prepare agenda reports and resolutions for Council approval; make presentations to Council and other City committees and commissions;
• Initiate and conduct engineering planning studies to identify public works systems and facility needs and standards for planning, design, construction, maintenance, and operation.
• Supervise, review, and participate in preparation of environmental assessments and studies related to City and private projects; meet with developers to discuss proposed projects or to resolve design issues; review new development plans.
• Prepare Requests for Proposals; research and recommend use of consultants and contractors; negotiate contracts, review work plans, monitor progress, and authorize payments according to contract terms and conditions.
• Assist in negotiation of right-of-way agreements, professional services agreements, and cooperative agreements.
• Administer, design, and review assigned projects; ensure compliance with federal, state, and local codes and regulations.
• Direct the preparation and filing of deeds, maps, and legal descriptions.
• Manage automated traffic management system and related traffic management systems.
• Oversee implementation and maintenance of intelligent traffic system elements.
• Consult with a variety of health officials, public officials, engineers, attorneys, water consumer groups, etc. on water quality management plans, treatment facilities, wastewater and storm water issues, research projects, policies, and studies.
• Prepare and make presentations to citizen groups, outside organizations, the City Council, and other groups, as necessary.
• Represent the division to committees and outside organizations, coordinate engineering activities with other divisions and outside agencies.
• Answer questions and provide information to the public; investigate complaints and recommend corrective action to resolve complaints, as necessary.
• Receive and review public requests for traffic control device changes; collect and analyze data to evaluate request and prepare recommendations; perform intersection traffic control analyses to determine need for traffic control measures.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees, and the public using principles of good customer service.
• Observe and maintain a safe working environment in compliance with established safety programs and procedures.

Requirements

• Knowledge of: Principles and practices of professional engineering as applied to a variety of public works, utilities, building/facilities construction, water quality, and private development projects.
• Methods, materials, and techniques used in the design, construction, inspection, and maintenance and operation of public works and development programs and projects.
• Principles and practices of supervision, training, and performance evaluations.
• Principles and practices of budget monitoring.
• Principles and practices of safety management.
• Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, rules, and regulations.
• Recent developments, current literature, and sources of information regarding civil and structural engineering.
• Principles and practices of project management.
• Office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
• Ability To Organize, implement, and direct professional engineering operations and activities.
• Interpret, explain, and apply City and department policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Absorb and apply recent developments in the field of civil engineering.
• Understand and interpret engineering construction plans, specifications, and other contract documents.
• Perform technical research and solve difficult engineering problems.
• Prepare contracts, agreements, specifications, and contract documents.
• Conduct comprehensive engineering studies and prepare reports with appropriate recommendations.
• Ensure project compliance with federal, state, and local laws, codes, rules, and regulations.
• Supervise, train, and evaluate assigned staff.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Operate office equipment including computer and supporting word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.

Qualifications

• Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.
• A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
• Experience Four years of increasingly responsible professional experience in civil and/or traffic engineering, including one year of supervisory responsibility.
• Training Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in civil engineering, traffic engineering, or a related field.
• Licenses Or Certificates Possession of, or the ability to obtain, a valid California driver's license. Possession of a Certificate of Registration as a professional civil or traffic engineer in the State of California.

Skills

• Knowledge of principles and practices of professional engineering as applied to a variety of public works, utilities, building/facilities construction, water quality, and private development projects.
• Methods, materials, and techniques used in the design, construction, inspection, and maintenance and operation of public works and development programs and projects.
• Principles and practices of supervision, training, and performance evaluations.
• Principles and practices of budget monitoring.
• Principles and practices of safety management.
• Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, rules, and regulations.
• Recent developments, current literature, and sources of information regarding civil and structural engineering.
• Principles and practices of project management.
• Office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
• Ability To Organize, implement, and direct professional engineering operations and activities.
• Interpret, explain, and apply City and department policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Understand and interpret engineering construction plans, specifications, and other contract documents.
• Perform technical research and solve difficult engineering problems.
• Prepare contracts, agreements, specifications, and contract documents.
• Conduct comprehensive engineering studies and prepare reports with appropriate recommendations.
• Ensure project compliance with federal, state, and local laws, codes, rules, and regulations.
• Supervise, train, and evaluate assigned staff.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Operate office equipment including computer and supporting word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.

Benefits

Modesto Confidential and Management Association (MCMA) Employee benefits are subject to change and are not guaranteed. For a detailed explanation of benefits currently in effect please see the Memoranda of Understanding.

Pay

Upcoming Salary Increases $145,464 - $185,647 effective 7/1/2026 2.5% Education Incentive - Bachelor's Degree 5% Education Incentive - Master's Degree

Schedule

Not specified

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Modesto is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion.